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Volvo XC60 vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Land Rover Defender?

Volvo XC60 vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly lighter

Land Rover Defender

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

XC60

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo XC60 is a bit cheaper – starting at 49,200 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,666 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 2.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo XC60 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 82 km, about 34 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers only slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

XC60

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC60 is visibly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers noticeably more boot space – 786 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 303 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries noticeably more – 819 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 269 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 sits just ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £49,200
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 82 km
Volvo XC60
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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Volvo XC60
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4,708 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Land Rover
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